A summer evening in Baltimore turned tragic on July 8, 2021, marking the untimely death of Alysse Marie Gardner. A 34-year-old White female, Gardner was the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 5:19 p.m. in the 700 block of East 22nd Street. The incident, which also left a 35-year-old man injured, cut short the life of a woman remembered by her family.
The Baltimore Police Department responded to the scene of the double shooting and opened a homicide investigation.
Despite their efforts, publicly available information regarding any specific suspects or arrests in connection with Alysse Gardner's murder has remained limited. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a motive have not been released to the public, leaving a painful void for her loved ones and the community.
Alysse was the daughter of Anne Marie and Andrew Gardner and a sister to Joseph and Phillip Gardner. In the days following her death, those who knew her were left to mourn a life taken by senseless violence. The investigation into her death remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to seek information that could lead to the apprehension and conviction of those responsible for her death. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been announced, and no suspects have been publicly identified in the case.
